Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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